Kingsway Christian College vs The Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsway Christian College
Darch · Independent combined · PP-12
1,379 students · ICSEA 1118
The Montessori School
Kingsley · Independent combined · PP-12
166 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Kingsway Christian College Darch WA | The Montessori School Kingsley WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 172 | #15 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #438 of 1,259 | #169 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,379 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 700 / 679 | 81 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.3 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.0 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Darch 6065 | Kingsley 6026 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Joondalup |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kingsway.wa.edu.au | www.themontessorischool.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (76.0 vs 61.3).
- •The Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.6).
- •Kingsway Christian College is the larger school with 1,379 students compared with 166.
- •The Montessori School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 6%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingsway Christian College better than The Montessori School?
On the Success Index, The Montessori School ranks higher (76.0 vs 61.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kingsway Christian College and The Montessori School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Darch and Kingsley in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsway Christian College has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Montessori School has 9.2.
How do Kingsway Christian College and The Montessori School rank in WA?
Kingsway Christian College is 41st of 172 and The Montessori School is 15th of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.